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Membership
Criteria
Rotarians are members of Rotary clubs. Rotary clubs belong
to Rotary International. To become a Rotarian, you must be
invited to join a Rotary club by a member of that club.
A
qualified candidate for Rotary club membership is an adult
of good character and good business, professional, or community
reputation. The candidate fits one of the following criteria:
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Holds or has held an executive position with discretionary
authority in any worthy and recognized business or profession
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Serves or has served as a community leader
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Is a Rotary Foundation alumna
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Benefits
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Networking
An original goal of Rotary was to allow club members to meet
periodically and enlarge their circle of business and professional
acquaintances. As members of the oldest service club in the
world, Rotarians represent a cross-section of their community’s
business owners, executives, managers, political leaders, and
professionals – people who make decisions and influence
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Service
Club members have many opportunities for humanitarian service,
both locally and internationally. Service programs address concerns
such as health care, hunger, poverty, illiteracy, and the environment.
Rotarians regularly experience the fulfillment that comes from
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Friendship
Rotary was founded on fellowship, a cornerstone that continues
to attract members today. Rotarians enjoy camaraderie with
like-minded professionals, and club projects provide opportunities
to develop enduring friendships. Club members who travel have
friendly contacts in almost every city of the world.
Family
Rotary sponsors some of the world’s largest exchange
and educational programs. Rotary clubs provide innovative
training opportunities and mentoring for young leaders, and
they involve family members in a wide range of social and
service activities.
Ethics
Encouraging high ethical standards and respect for all worthy
vocations has been a hallmark of Rotary from its earliest
days. In their business and professional lives, Rotarians
abide by The Four-Way Test:
Of the things we think, say or do
1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Leadership
Rotary is an organization of successful professionals. Team-building,
fundraising, public speaking, planning, organization, and
communication are just some of the leadership skills that
club members can exercise and enhance. Being a Rotary leader
provides further experience in motivating, inspiring, and
guiding others.
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Responsibilities
of club membership
The club is the cornerstone of Rotary, where the most meaningful
work is carried out. All effective Rotary clubs are responsible
for four key elements: sustaining or increasing their membership
base, participating in service projects that benefit their
own community and those in other countries, supporting The
Rotary Foundation of RI financially and through program participation,
and developing leaders capable of serving in Rotary beyond
the club level.
What Rotarians get out of Rotary depends largely on what they
put into it. Many membership requirements are designed to
help members more fully participate in and enjoy their Rotary
experience.
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Attendance
Attending
weekly club meetings allows members to enjoy their club’s
fellowship, enrich their professional and personal knowledge,
and meet other business leaders in their community.
If members miss their own club’s meeting, they’re
encouraged to expand their Rotary horizons by attending make-up
meetings at any Rotary club in the world — a practice
that guarantees Rotarians a warm welcome in communities around
the globe.
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Service
All
Rotary clubs share a key mission: to serve their community
and those in need throughout the world. By participating in
club service projects, members learn about their club’s
involvement in local and international projects and can volunteer
their time and talents where they are most needed. |
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and keeping members
To
keep clubs strong, every Rotarian must share the responsibility
of bringing new people into Rotary. Even new members can bring
guests to meetings or invite them to participate in a service
project. The value of Rotary speaks for itself, and the best
way to spark the interest of potential members is by letting
them experience fellowship and service firsthand.
Keeping members interested in Rotary is another responsibility.
Good club fellowship and early involvement in service projects
are two of the best ways to sustain the club’s membership.
For more membership information please contact Rotarian Tony
Sanches at 413-977-9361.
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